January 1967 -- January 1968 1 1 st Bde (Sep) 101 st Abn Div.

January 1967 -- January 1968

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1st Bde (Sep) 101st Abn Div


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Forward

Random views of a unit, chiefly B/2-327th (Abn) Inf, its activities, areas of operation, and most importantly, its soldiers. Included as well are glimpses of a people and country we were trying to help.


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Perspective

This collection of photos may give the viewer the impression that 1st Bde troopers spent considerable care-free time in base camp, stand-down, at the beach, with tents, cold drinks, clean uniforms, normal personal hygiene and hot meals.

This incorrect impression results from the virtual impossibility of taking photographs while engaged in ground combat.


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Sequence

The photographs generally follow the progress of the 1st Brigade northward from Phan Rang, through “middle” and “northern” areas of operation in the Central Highlands to southern I Corps. By Christmas of 1967 the Brigade had returned south to Bao Loc west of Phan Rang. The photos record selected events occurring from January 1967 to early January 1968.


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We were a world away…and so were you.


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Map of SE Asia

Map of SE Asia


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Map of Indochina

Phan Rang


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Central Highlands AO (Southern)

Phan Rang

Bao Loc


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2nd Bn (Airborne) 327th Inf


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2/327th Cmdr LTC Don Rosenblum surveys AO


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CPT Dick Schonberger, Cmdr. HHC


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LTG Beach presents Silver Star to CPT Tom Furgesonfor action while he commanded Alpha Company


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Co A/2-327, May 1967 L-R: Bn Cmd SGM, 1SGT Benson, LTC D. Rosenblum. 1SGT Benson died in a helicopter crash shortly after this birthday photo was taken.


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Joe Rafferty, Opns Officer and Don Rosenblum sort out business on the ground with Fred Hillyard, CO of Co. C/2-327th


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While the Cat (Thunderball ) was away…the mice played


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Three Grads of Washington University in St. Louis L-R: Harry Cole, MD. Rip Porter MD, Ray Millard, Grunt


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1Lt Bob Crosby


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John Lawton does his laundry


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Bravo Company


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Co B prepares to travel National Route 1


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Bravo Company’s recon element “Spider 6 Bravo” as seen in March 1967 standing L-R:Jim Wilson, “Doc” Whitteken, Kenny Claypoole, Paul Ludtke, George Young and John Sherwood.

Kneeling L-R: Co. Supply Clk, Co. Clk, Joe Long, SP/4 Wright


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Typical market scene in coastal Vietnam


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Lt Larry Boecklen, B Co. XO, chats with local youngsters


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Central Highlands AO (Middle)

Tuy Hoa

Khanh Duong

Cam Ranh Bay

Vung Ro Bay


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Administering first aid and interrogating VC near Khanh Doung


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Gen. Matt inspects VC equipment captured by Co. B near Khanh Doung


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VC weapons liberated by Bravo Co. near Khanh Doung


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Montagnard Village east of Khanh Doung


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Minority (Montagnard) kids living in a war zone


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R. Millard, Vietnamese interpreter, S. Stepanovitch


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Pollution free urban transport


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Typical Central Highland Forest


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Quang Ngai Coastline


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Central Highlands AO (North)

Khanh DuongDuc Pho

Quang Ngai 75 Km North


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LTC Ed Abood, CO 2-327th contemplates the situation while flying over the Duc Pho AO


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Duc Pho coastline


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Co B moves to Duc Pho


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B/2-327th change of command May 23, 1967 near Duc Pho. L-R: R. Millard, E. Abood, R. Davis, Bn Cmd SMAJ


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Bravo Co Officers L-R: Wm. Hughes, C. Boswell, R. Millard, Wm. Oberli, L. Boecklen, C. Beltran


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Larry Boecklen, Co. B XO


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SFC Parsons, R. Millard, Cork Boswell


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Bill Hughes relaxes during stand down in Duc Pho


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Children selling warm pop at base camp


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Doctor Porter making house calls to Co. B., L. Boecklen on left.


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John Cong, Co. B Vietnamese language interpreter.


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One of our comrades from the 42nd Scout Dog Platoon


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Paul Ludtke, Bravo Co. CO’s RTO performs his duties faithfully despite monsoon weather


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Bravo Co. troopers fill canteens for fellow soldiers


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L. Boecklen preparing supper


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Lt. Chico Beltran, WIHA Duc Pho July 17, 1967


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Ray Millard, Rip Porter


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I Corps Area of Opns

Tam KyAO UDENOct 1967

Chu Lai


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B/2-327 Inf, PZ-LZ Oct 27, 1967 Operation Wheeler, AO UDEN, 22 Km northwest of Tam Ky

Landing Zone

Pickup Zone


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Bravo Company takes another LZ


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Enjoying a refreshing break during resupply, L-R: L. Boecklen, R. Millard, D. Coglin, FO 2/320 Arty


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Lt. Bill Hughes “Fox” and SSG Sigler “Big Daddy” and the 4th Plat. hump their 60mm mortar and a whole bunch of 60mm ammo


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SSG Sigler “Big Daddy” gives a “show and tell” to the 4th Plat on 60mm mortar management


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4th Platoon gets the 60 “ready to talk”


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Discussing the next move during Operation Wheeler, L-R: R. Millard, LTC R. Yerks Bn Cmdr, B. Jagears, and 2-327th Bn CSM


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Spooky (AC130 Gunship) during long night of Oct 27-28


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Bill Porter, CO’s Company RTO, WIHA, Operation Wheeler, West of Tam Ky, Oct 27, 1967


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Bill Hughes silhouetted at sunset near Tam Ky


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Bravo Co. CO relaxing after a long night


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Dustoff Helo at the ready at Chu Lai


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LTC Yerks presents Purple Heart at Chu Lai hospital to Lt. Mike Mc Dermott


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Jess Myers and Rip Porter share some quite time at Chu Lai base camp


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B/2-327th Change of Command Nov 11, 1967, near Tam Ky, L-R: J. Miller, R. Millard


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2-327 officers prepare for LOOM gathering in Bao Loc, Dec. 1967. L-R : L. Boecklen,J. Miller,J. Finnucan,R. Porter,A. Jonsen, Wm. Hughes (holding 60mm Mortar) R. Millard,Wm. Oberli, kneeling: H. Franklin, Wm. Lopez


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Bravo Company in rare formation


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Christmas 1967, Bao Loc


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End


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No Slack, Sir !

January 1967 -- January 1968 1 1 st Bde (Sep) 101 st Abn Div.

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